Thursday, August 28, 2008

Un delegates Views on Sri lanka

Addressing the press conference at Taj Exotica Bentota, the chairperson of the UNWTO World Tourism Day sessions on “Tourism Opens Doors for Women”, H.E. Nilofer Bakhtiar opined “Sri Lanka is a clear role model for others to emulate. You have achieved so much in this field and empowered women that we see in Sri Lanka as a model for others to follow.”

Prof. Geoffrey Lipman, UNWTO’s Assistant Secretary General speaking of Sri Lanka “Your country has always had a special appeal to me. It is an absolute jewel – beautiful. The problems that stood in the way of speeding developments in the industry can now be turned to your advantage as you promote yourself as a green destination”.

Visiting journalist David Browne of E-turbo news said “Wonderful place! A delightful experience! This time I am here on work, next time I want to come on holiday, Bentota town is so fascinating and people so friendly and helpful”

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